Nevada Historical Society presents
Artown Tuesday
 
For Artown 2021, the Nevada Historical Society will be offering a new presentation each Tuesday in July. This week, Neal Cobb will present the story of Harolds Club, which started as a hole-in-the-wall operation in 1935 and eventually became the largest casino in the world.
 
The Nevada Historical Society will also be offering a new installment of High Noon with Neal Cobb. This week Neal will be joined by Jack Bacon, who will discuss 19th and 20th century painters of Nevada. 
 
Registration is required, but if you are unable to attend these online events live, you will be able to view archived videos here.
 
Learn more.
 
Virtual Events
Conservation Ambassadors presents:
Wild Wednesday with Wild Things
Wednesday, July 14, 2 pm
 
Meet animals from around the world with the Conservation Ambassadors. Hear about the animals' wild tales of survival in this engaging, fun-filled, educational program that features live mammals, birds, and reptiles.
 
Watch past episodes here.
 
Learn more.
See our calendar to browse all upcoming events.
 
Virtual Galleries
Chalk Art
 
We asked our library patrons to send us photographs of chalk drawings for our Tails and Tales Summer Reading Challenge. All the art we received is now available to view.
 
You can see our other exhibits here.
 
See exhibit.
What to Read Next
Big Library Read
The Quiet Girl
 
The current Big Library Read, The Quiet Girl, by S. F. Sosa, will be available from our digital collection through July 12 with no waitlists or holds
 
Check it out now.
 
For Students, Families, and Educators
Teen Wellness Series
Natron Foot Bath
Monday, July 12, 3:30 pm
 
After a long fun day of pounding the pavement at Pride Festival, your feet are heavy and tired. Get yourself home for a relaxing natron foot bath! Sit back, relax, and grab that book you borrowed from the library last week.
 
Learn more.
 
For Kids
Early Reader Feature
July 13, 4 pm

Book suggestions, literacy tips, and fun family engagement activities for our beginning readers.
Please register if you wish to receive an email reminder with the link prior to the event. 
 
Learn more.
 
Ocean Planet Scavenger Hunt
 
We’ve got some surprising ways for you to learn about our ocean planet. Our scavenger hunt will lead you on a search for things related to sea life right here in the beautiful Northern Nevada desert!
 
View our other STEAM activities here.
 
See project.
 
News & Announcements
Coming soon:
Meeting Rooms and In-person Events
 
In response to the pandemic, Washoe County Library System suspended all in-person programs and use of our reservable meeting rooms. We will continue to reintroduce services throughout the year, and in September we will again be offering meeting rooms and events at our libraries.
 
Until then, please visit our website for information about upcoming and archived events.
 
On the Shelf/On the Kids' Shelf
 
Your Washoe County Library librarians are hitting the airwaves with a new radio series on KUNR!
 
On the Shelf airs each Monday at 6:42 a.m. and 8:42 a.m. during Morning Edition. Listen in for reading recommendations and catch the latest in book news. 
 
Then join us every Monday and Wednesday at 11:04 am during The Takeaway and again at 3:48 pm during All Things Considered for a quick two-minute segment that includes an engaging book talk, fun activity, and some early literacy tips for families.  
 
Tune in to both on KUNR 88.7 FM, or listen online.
 
Friends of Washoe County Library
Book Sale: July 10-18
 
Join us for the first FWCL book sale in more than a year. As always,  the sale will be held inside the Reno Town Mall, next-door to the Sierra View Library. The sale will open on July 9 for a members only night. (You can join at the door.) There will be a large selection of books, DVDs, and CDs at very reasonable prices. 
 
The Friends of Washoe County Library is a member-supported 501(c)(3) Nevada non-profit organization dedicated to advocating, fundraising, and providing support for the Washoe County Library System.
 
Learn more.
 
For information on COVID-19 in Washoe County, please visit the
Washoe County Health District at www.washoecounty.us/health
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